2005 Dodge RAM 1500 body problems

Filed Jun 30, 2023 · Body · WI

Significantly rusted out truck bed framing. I purchased the truck from a private seller a couple of years ago, and the bed had a rubber mat and plastic side panels in the bed. I was unaware of what was underneath at that time. On 06/28/2023, I removed the rubber mat, and side plastic panels to reveal major rusting with the truck bed. The bed is at major risk of separating from the frame. If this issue is not resolved, the truck bed will experience separation from the truck frame; causing the bed to separate at highway speeds, causing property damage, injuries, or even death. Upon searching for a good used bed from salvage yards, none exist that are in good condition in a 500 mile search radius and/or they are $800.00 to multiple thousands in cost to obtain. Multiple beds on the search have major rusting/wasting of the bed frame as well. This should constitute a major safety defect with poor rust proofing.

Filed May 19, 2023 · Body, Fuel system · 158,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a banging noise followed by a dragging noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was immediately stopped and upon inspection it was discovered that the fuel tank straps had failed and the fuel tank had fallen to the ground and was being dragged while the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were severely rusted. The contact stated that the fuel tank was filled with gasoline during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2022 · Body, Driver assistance · OH

18V160000 recall..Also, the entire bottom of frame is rusted out..its parked inside of garage.no repair shop can fix it..they stated due to rusted frame belt on gas tank is off and gas tank will fall..they told me to junk my vehicle. This is my transportation to work. I've had it towed to shops every one said dodge makes rusted vehicles and dont care...due to rust now right front tire turnt in..I dont know if that's bearings or tirerod.i just want my vehicle to run..can you please help please..

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Body, Seats · CT

Hi my name is [xxx] I owned my 2005 dodge since 2006 took good care of it an I just realized my frame has 3 spots that's rotting out bad sucks because truck runs an drive's great now I need to buy a new frame to fix I want to see if this is a recall on my truck I love this truck I put lots of time an money in to it I hate to have to sell it but it's a lot of money to get a new frame a swap everything over information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Filed Aug 12, 2018 · Body · 113,000 miles · MD

Frame is rusting and pieces of metal are falling off. Emergency cable bracket broke while sitting on a boat ramp causing the vechile to jump backwards.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Body, Engine · 144,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 40 MPH, smoke appeared from the engine compartment into the cabin. The contact merged the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The fire department was notified; however, the fire was extinguished by a state highway employee. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be inspected. The contact was informed that the firewall insulation under the hood of the vehicle had separated and fell onto the exhaust system, which caused the engine compartment fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Body, Brakes · ME

The truck is falling apart. The welds are coming apart & the whole body is rotting faster than I can fix it. I will not be able to get another inspection sticker. I have replaced the transfer case, water pump, serpentine belt & pulleys, rear drive shaft, upper & lower ball joints, tyrods and the whole brake system. The truck needs to be recalled.

Filed Feb 16, 2016 · Body · 109,000 miles · ND

The lock/latch assembly failed in drivers side front door. The door will not unlock with key, remote, I can't unlock with the knob either it is froze in the down (lock) position. I am waiting for quote from dealer sounds like it is going to be $250 or so to fix.

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Body · 128,892 miles · MD

Drivers side rear door lock is stuck in the locked position and will not open. Since it's the rear door there is no key hole to unlock the door. Door will not open with remote door opener either.

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Body · 84,500 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, a metal grinding type noise emitted from under the vehicle. The contact indicated that the noise was more noticeable when driving over bumps in the road. The cause of the sound was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,500.